CARSON, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Hunter Henry #86 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on prior to the start of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Dignity Health Sports Park on September 08, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)The Los Angeles Chargers announced this afternoon a devastating injury to tight end Hunter Henry following Week 1 of the 2019 NFL regular season.
Henry, 24, has suffered a tibia plateau fracture to his left knee. The injury was suffered during Sunday’s win over the Indianapolis Colts in overtime.
It’s a tough blow to a Chargers team with deep playoff hopes.
“The Chargers announced that TE Hunter Henry suffered a tibia plateau fracture to his left knee during last Sunday’s game against the Colts. That is crushing,” NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport tweeted.
The #Chargers announced that TE Hunter Henry suffered a tibia plateau fracture to his left knee during last Sunday’s game against the #Colts. That is crushing.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 11, 2019
A timetable for Henry’s return has not been determined yet.
“Per the team, Henry will continue to be evaluated, and the time frame for his return has not yet been determined,” Eric Williams tweeted.
Chargers announce Hunter Henry suffered a tibia plateau fracture to his left knee during last Sunday’s game versus the Indianapolis Colts. Per the team, Henry will continue to be evaluated, and the time frame for his return has not yet been determined.
— Eric Williams (@eric_d_williams) September 11, 2019
Henry, 24, had four catches for 60 yards in Sunday’s win over the Indianapolis Colts.
The Chargers (1-0) are set to take on the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. E.T.
